Cedar Boards

The wood's cellular structure creates interior air spaces that give it an insulation value most woods and much higher than brick or concrete. Buildings which feature siding, ceilings or cedar paneling often remain cooler in the summer and warmer in the wintertime. Cedar also has absorption qualities and exceptional sound suppression.Cedar lumber is perfect for doors, panelings, ceilings, furniture, windows, posts or beams, the presence and stature of cedar enhances the aesthetic structure of layout or any type.

Cedar is a lightweight and dimensionally stable wood that lies flat and stays straight, which means it resists the natural tendency to crack and check as you might find in many other wood species. Its distinct cell structure deters moisture rot by allowing it to dry out faster than outside furniture.

"Western Red Cedar" is unbelievably thermal coefficient, meaning even on hot days, it really is cool to sit in. Its bacterial and fungal resistance coupled with the fact that Cedar is 80% the strength of Oak, makes it the most desirable wood to use for constructing outdoor furniture.

These properties also make Cedar an extremely popular materials for hot tub and sauna areas. Among other things these naturally occurring organic compounds give that distinct cedar odor that's pleasant to people off but a deterrent to other wood pests, moths and insects.

Aromatic "Red Cedar" is a member of the juniper family. Cedars scarcely grow in pure stands but are usually found in association. Western "Red Cedar" forests are predominantly managed forests, in which controlled harvests, natural regeneration and reforestation programs ensure a perpetual harvest. A red cedar log consists of white and red sections of wood. The white section nearest the bark is described as "sap wood" and the reddish, inner section is called "heart wood".

These properties also make Cedar a popular materials for hot tub and sauna places. Among other things these naturally occurring organic compounds give off that distinct cedar aroma that's pleasant to humans but a deterrent to insects, moths and other wood pests.

Many Western "Red Cedar" grows in coastal forests. Aromatic "Red Cedar" is a part of the juniper family. Cedars scarcely grow in pure stands but are typically found in association. A red cedar log is made up of white and red portions of wood.

The exact same arrangement that gives sound suppressing qualities and its excellent insulating to cedar makes it a lightweight wood, simple to handle and craft for the professional and hobbyists. Cedar is a joy to work with using either hand or machine tools. The wood shaped, can be cut, planed, sanded, nailed and pasted readily. It's free of pitch and resin and it finishes to some richly glowing surface that can be accentuated with semi-transparent or full-bodied stains.